ClearVu vs Amcrest View Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClearVu
Access live and recorded video from your security system on your Apple device. View multiple cameras, connect to several recorders, and save footage remotely. Easy setup makes remote viewing simple.
- View live camera feeds
- Connect to multiple NVRs
- Review recorded footage
- Save image snapshots
- Easy port forwarding
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Defender ClearVu allows you to view your Defender 22800+ series NVR using your Apple device from anywhere in the world. The app allows you to: • Watch multiple cameras live feeds • Connect to multiple NVRs to view up to 32 cameras • Review recorded footage saved on your NVR from scheduled recordings or motion based recordings • Save image snapshots to you phone • Easy 1-Step™ Port Forwarding allows you to connect to your NVR without any extra work! Prerequisites: • A High Speed internet connection and router (not included) are required. • An internet connection providing an upload speed of 1Mbps is recommended for the best video performance
Amcrest View Pro
This application connects with Amcrest IP cameras and HDCVI DVR/NVR systems. It allows users to configure their cameras and view live feeds from any location globally.
- Connects to Amcrest IP cameras
- Supports HDCVI DVR & NVR systems
- Remote camera configuration
- Global live camera viewing
- Easy setup
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Amcrest View is used in conjunction with Amcrest IP Cameras as well as HDCVI DVR & NVR systems. Configure your cameras together with the Amcrest View app to see your cameras from anywhere in the world!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Amcrest View Pro at 2.7 against ClearVu's 1.9. Amcrest View Pro also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 59) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Amcrest View Pro holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amcrest View Pro has 2.4K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of ClearVu's written reviews are positive against 27% of Amcrest View Pro's.
ClearVu ships an update every 8 months, Amcrest View Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClearVu | Amcrest View Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (59 ratings) | 2.7 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | 27.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 59 | 2.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Empowerment Technologies Inc | Amcrest |
Customer experience
ClearVu
Amcrest View Pro
Bugs and requests
ClearVu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Amcrest View Pro
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when trying to access playback or settings
- Cameras disappear from the app at random times
- PTZ functions no longer work
- Push notifications have stopped working
- Difficulty reconnecting cameras to new WiFi networks
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to customize motion detection settings
- Improve playback functionality and timeline controls
- Implement better support for multiple cameras
- Allow firmware updates through the app
- Optimize app for larger iPhone screens
In-app purchases
ClearVu
No in-app purchases
Amcrest View Pro
No in-app purchases
